Welcome aboard Big Kev!
I thought I'd move your post over to the handgun forum. I think you'll get a lot more response over there.
As for handguns, I have never tried a 7-30, but have heard it bandied around here a bit. I'm sure Rocky Rhaab can answer this one for you easily, as well as others. I use my 44 mag for deer and its a blast!
Again, welcome to HuntChat